Comment: Apple's Spring Loaded Event – The Good the Bad... And Almost No Ugly

As a little treat before the end of the year, Apple released a video with ten practical tips for iPhone users. Even for those already well-acquainted with the system, there may still be some items that come as a surprise

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the USA will start accepting digital ID from Apple Wallets in February. If everything goes smoothly, then the trial phase will be massively expanded.

The AirTags are an exceptionally helpful implement for the more... forgetful amongst us. They're also especially useful for finding lost or even stolen valuables. The same also applies, unfortunately, for stalking or even other such unintended usages. Apple has received more and more complaints concerning these matters recently.

How much time does Apple plan on taking in between the release of two generations of Mac chips? A new report claims that the plan at Cupertino is to have new SoCs ready within 18 months of the last generation's release, but the upcoming M2 will be an exception.

With the release of macOS Catalina 10.15, Apple said goodbye to iTunes and replaced the feature with an expanded Finder and the new "Music" app. It now appears as if Apple is providing the latter with a technological renovation – as per macOS 12.2 Monterey's beta.

Apple doesn't only develop its own processors for Mac and iPhone, the company also develops chips for other ambitious projects still in the works. A plethora of new job advertisements documents stark expansion for Apple's chip team, and "Wireless Silicon" is the word on the streets.

An interesting benchmark comparison test was recently run under the microscope comparing the MacBook Pro M1 Max with a fully decked out Mac Pro with an afterburner card. Both computers were tasked with tasked with editing a video in the new ProRes format. The results are spectacular, with the M1 Max destroying the Mac Pro.

In the last twelve months, reports have popped up multiple times stating that Apple wants to add another external display to its lineup. Now the word is that LG has been tasked with the product's development and at least one of the three variants will possess an Apple chip.

Some new features have arrived with macOS 12.1, and Apple's also conquered a few rather annoying bugs. However, not all Macs can see shown the new update – especially M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max devices.

In an attempt to do perhaps too much, Apple managed to win the protest of the general public after announcing a new "photo scanning" feature that would search users' local devices for child pornography. Apple has now backtracked.

There have are now more reports about Apple's plans with regards to rejuvenating "iMac Pro" with the Apple Silicon treatment. One market expert has expressed his prognosis concerning not only the current 27" iMac's M-successor, but also its display.

Apple revealed quite an impressive new feature at this year's WWDC for frictionless cross-play between the Mac and iPad. The new "Universal Control" feature has, however, faced some difficulties in development and been delayed.

A new concept has been released by designer Kevin Kal with some fresh ideas for iOS 16 where the iPhone evolves into a multitasking machine. The concept also includes some clearly improved widgets, and more options for personal device configuration.

The first major software update for macOS Monterey is now available. For many cautious users, this usually marks the time to make the move to a new "major release".

A famous mountain in California was already one of the candidates for macOS 12's title. However, Apple settled on "Monterey" – the name of a bay off the coast of California. A trademark extension hints at the rock massif's moniker being used for macOS 13 after all.

M1 Max and M1 Pro are not only extremely powerful, but also true efficiency wonders. The MacBook Pro (2021) therefore shines with long battery life. A well-known developer has now looked into the question of whether Apple's in-house processors work faster with a connected power supply than in battery mode.

In all likelihood, macOS Monterey 12.1 will be released in the coming week. The release candidate was available yesterday, so the improvements are known. Apple fixes several critical bugs with macOS 12.1, especially users of the MacBook Pro 2021 are affected.

Apple has been shipping the second-generation Magic Mouse for more than six years. Despite criticism about the positioning of the charging port, the mouse is included in the current Mac generations almost unchanged. Now there are first rumors about a revision.

AirTags are usually handy little helpers, but not just for people with good intentions: A Canadian police agency points to car thefts involving Apple's tags. In some cases, the vehicle owners are tracked without their knowledge.

The new MacBook Pro has been on the market for a few weeks now - and so far the problem reports have been limited. However, many users currently seem to have problems with the built-in SD card slot.

Some users are struggling with Bluetooth connectivity issues: The hands-free systems of certain vehicles don't spit out sound or drop calls when the iPhone 12 or 13 is connected wirelessly. The problem might have crept in with iOS 15.